Welcome to planDisney, Kenzie! We are oh-so-happy to have you!
Can I let you in on a little secret? To me, planning vacations are almost as magical as taking them! Especially vacations at the Disneyland Resort. Although, I understand how it can feel overwhelming to even know where to start. Luckily, you've come to the right place! My fellow planDisney panelists and I love answering questions from Guests just like you from around the world. So truly, you are in great company!
Kenzie, let's start off with one of my very favorite strategies when it comes to gathering all the logistics for a Disneyland Resort visit: booking a vacation package. Disneyland Resort Vacation Packages include a stay in one of the three Disneyland Resort hotels plus multi-day tickets for everyone listed on the travel reservation (and a few Magical Extras thrown in!) I like to have all my travel confirmations linked together and vacation packages are simply the easiest way to do this. It's also possible to secure your reservation with a deposit, then return to your Disney account to make payments until the final balance is due, 30 days in advance of your visit. It's a convenient way to budget and submit payment in the way that works best for you! You can feel free to review the information and follow the steps to book a vacation package online, or you can always call the Vacation Packages line and speak to a friendly Cast Member by phone who can assist with the details.
Another helpful strategy is to contact a local travel agency that is familiar with Disney Destinations and help you manage your hotel accommodations, theme park tickets and park reservations, dining reservations, and more! They will be particularly helpful to work with you on the specific needs of your travel party so you can have the best visit that reflects your preferences and priorities.
Now, Kenzie, my friends here at planDisney have compiled our list of best tips when visiting Disneyland Resort (and other Disney Destinations) in 2023. In particular, I have been especially excited about the re-imagined Mickey's Toontown that recently opened. I can't wait to take my little ones to play, stretch, and get their wiggles out in this refurbished land designed with Tiny Dreamers in mind!
My last recommendation is to go ahead and download the official Disneyland mobile app to your smartphone device. It will be a useful planning tool to become acquainted with before your trip but also serve to help you display your eTickets, place mobile dining orders, and orient yourself on the theme park maps while you are on-site.
I hope this is a helpful start, Kenzie, although I'd love to keep writing my tips and tricks for a magical, memorable, one-of-a-kind visit to 'The Happiest Place on Earth!' If anything comes up in the meanwhile, or you just want to hear some advice from a fellow Guest, I hope you'll feel welcome to come back and share another question with us!
Wishing you Wondrous Journeys,
Tishra